Handloom expo at Urban Haat ahead of Gowri-Ganesh festival
A 14-day handloom exhibition titled 'Hath Kargha Utsav' is scheduled to take place at JSS Mysore Urban Haat from August 26 to September 8. The event will feature over 60 artisans from across India showcasing traditional textiles and handicrafts ahead of the Gowri-Ganesh festival.
Why it matters
The exhibition serves as a vital platform for supporting the livelihoods of traditional weavers and preserving India's diverse handloom heritage by connecting artisans directly with consumers.
A State-level handloom exhibition-cum-sale will be held at JSS Mysore Urban from August 26 to September 8 ahead of the Gowri-Ganesh festival.
A statement here said the 14-day exhibition titled ‘Hath Kargha Utsav - My Handloom, My Pride’ will give the people of Mysuru and surrounding areas an opportunity to explore and purchase a wide range of traditional products from different parts of the country under one roof.
The event will be organised with the support of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, New Delhi, in association with the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Karnataka; Karnataka State Cooperative Handloom Weavers’ Federation Ltd. (Cauvery Handlooms), Bengaluru; Deputy Director, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Mysuru; and JSS Mahavidyapeetha – JSS Mysore Urban Haat.
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